Work Study Jobs

FWS JOBS 2014-2015

If you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program in 2014-2015, we encourage you to review the positions below.

Take note of the Job Code listed with each position, as this will be needed to apply for the position.

Your application will be forwarded to the appropriate supervisor. If the supervisor would like to set up an interview, they will contact you directly.

School Age Tutor – Job Code 101Department: Y Club (Before and After School Care) @ the West County YMCAMultiple positions available

Basic Function: Assist children with homework and/or read to them in the Y Club Program in the after school setting.

Responsibilities and Authority: Arrive on time, be engaging with the children, give direction when assisting with homework, redirect any bad behavior. Not authorized to be alone with any children or give direct discipline. They must report to the site director any and all issues.

Performance Measurement Criteria: Be in good communication with both the school site and their supervisor with feedback and schedule changes.

Minimum Requirements: Must be available at least 1 hour each shift and at least 1 day a week.

Basic Function: Assist the office with daily administrative activities and assist the Development Department with preparation for various events and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities and Authority: Arrive on time, help with assigned tasks, act in a professional manner and adhere to office expectations (no cell phone or social media use). Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets, filing, and faxing. When assisting the Development Department, duties may include operations assistance for events, cold calls, and other various tasks for organizing/preparing for events and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities and Authority: Should be organized and detail-oriented, able to work independently on projects, self-motivated, comfortable communicating with many different people, comfortable working with online databases and Excel.

Performance Measurement Criteria: Have good communication with site supervisor and able to work with various other staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements: Work hours/days are flexible, up to 10 hours per week.

Basic Function: General office work including but not limited to: filing, copying and assembling program materials, data input, grading pre and posttest data. Assisting in special research projects when needed. Mail Room/Kit Room: Preparing UPS and courier shipments, assist with program material storage upon delivery, maintain order in kit room and rebuild JA teaching kits.

Minimum Requirements: Student must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from the JA location. In addition the Student Education Assistant must be highly organized, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accuracy in regards to spelling.

The Development Intern will assist Development staff in the planning, organizing, and execution of the chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s campaign, designed to raise awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association. This opportunity is designed to provide hands-on experience with the world’s largest grassroots event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s.

The Front Office Assistant is primarily responsible for answering and routing incoming calls and voice mail messages, processing outgoing mail, hosting visitors and accepting and routing deliveries. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the Office Coordinator and other staff with data entry, typing minutes, creating packets, and other special projects as required.

The position goal is to create a warm and welcoming experience for callers and visitors. The Front Office Assistant will create the Association’s first impression for people calling and coming in. This position will help connect the constituents with the appropriate staff person; ensuring that they receive the help they need. The Front Office Assistant will help the Office Coordinator in making sure the front office runs smoothly.

The primary function of this job is to work with preschool aged children to help them learn that counting and reading is all around us in our daily lives. The tutor will sit down and focus on counting and reading with games like number bingo or counting blocks and reading things in the room and reading books.

Job Code: 110

Assistant to Dr. Curtis McClain – Job Code 205

Department: Humanities

Basic Function: There is light office work or even computer work.

Responsibilities and Authority: Keep my office functional.

Performance Measurement Criteria: Accuracy over speed.

Minimum Requirements: Prefer a student who is majoring in Christian Ministry or Ministry & Leadership.

Basic Function: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Services, the Student Associates will help carry out daily Financial Services tasks.

Responsibilities and Authority: Within the limits of authorized college policies, procedures, programs and budgets, the Student Associates are responsible for and has authority to accomplish the following duties: Process payments to the student accounts via CAMS, balance cash transactions and cash on hand. Prepare cash deposits and provide University Public Safety Officer for transport to bank, help answer phone, emails, assist student visitors with billing and financial aid questions and payment arrangements, and scan Financial Services documents, other duties as assigned.

Relationships: The Student Associate will observe the following relationships: Will report to the Director of Financial Services, Associate Director and Assistant Director. This position will assist the Financial Counselors and Administrative Assistant in completing Financial Services tasks efficiently and effectively.

Performance Measurement Criteria: An annual performance review is to be conducted by the Director or Associate Director of Financial Services.

Minimum Requirements: Background in accounting and cash management preferred. Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office Suite. The ability to follow specific instructions and carry out tasks with accuracy is a must. Must be a team player with the ability to work well with others to complete tasks. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.

Basic Function: STARS work as telecounselors throughout the school year. They contact prospective students and applicants to inform of upcoming college events as well as provide file updates. In addition, they assist at recruitment events such as Spartan Preview Day and Registration Day, and complete other assigned duties as needed.

Responsibilities and Authority: STARS report directly to a supervisor in the Admissions Office.

Performance Measurement Criteria: none listed

Minimum Requirements: Students selected to be STARS must have a good phone voice, be in good academic standing, and have the ability to work flexible hours.